Vindhyachal festival and fairs annual calendar

Anisha Sharma

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Melas at Vindhyachal: Fair colours

Fairs or Melas rejuvenate Vindhyachal round the year. The area covers the districts of Mirzapur, Sonbhadra and Chandauli in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are occasions of spiritual relevance celebrated with undying faith. Twice a year, Navratri is a special splash of colour, sound and fragrance to celebrate Shakti-Puja in Vindhyachal. Navratri, Makar Sankranti, Holi, Dushehra, Shivratri, the month of Savan, are all joyous occasions to bathe in festive gaiety here.

Navratri, Shivratri and Kajli festivals are the best time to visit Vindhyachal.

Related: Discover Vindhyachal in Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Map: Mirzapur

Vindhyachal is on the banks of River Ganga. The temple of Vindhyavasini is an ancient Shaktipeeth. Vindhyavasini, Kali-Khoh and Ashtabhuja temples are the three main Shakti temples here. Vindhyachal is in District Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh. It is accessible by train, and the closest airports are at Varanasi and Patna.